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High Street, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DA
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24 April 2026
My son has been at Handkerchief since September 2025 amd he's loving every minute of every day that he attends. The staff always keep me up to date on his well being and he's always happy to run to them at drop off, even after a week off sick, he runs in to warm welcome arms and tell the staff he
missed them. My child is well looked after, happy and safe at Handkerchief.
21 April 2026
Our daughter joined Handkerchief in September 2025, she is currently in the Baby room and settled so quickly. The staff in the whole nursery are so welcoming and caring. The developments our daughter has achieved already is amazing and it's thanks to the wonderful team caring for her. Knowing our
daughter will be spending the first 4 years of her life here getting the best possible start in her education makes us very happy. We recommend Handkerchief to anyone looking for a nursery where their child can shine!
21 April 2026
Our daughter adores attending this nursery. The staff are so warm and welcoming to her and she's made real bonds with both staff and other children. She's moved up from the baby room, to the Tweenies room and is currently in Toddlers 1. All rooms have been great with her. They have lovely
facilities, amazing outdoor spaces and lots of creative play. She also loves the Jo Jingles class that comes every other Tuesday.
Would recommend!
21 April 2026
My child really enjoys going to Handkerchief nursery. They love the outdoor playing spaces and forest school activities in particular. The staff are all friendly and there are some really lovely, caring people working there. The food menu is varied, healthy and interesting. The children learn about
a range of topics and get to do lots of drawing. We can really see progression in being able to draw shapes and hold a pen correctly. Most days she loves it so much she doesn't want to come home.
21 April 2026
My son has spent time in each room from Babies, Tweenies and now Toddlers and our experience has been so positive. The staff show genuine care and interest in his welfare and interests. When he's struggled settling in they have even borrowed a toy from another room because they know that he likes
it. It's so reassuring as a parent to know that your child is thriving and settled away from home. Nursery is amazing for little ones and I'd have no hesitation in recommending Handkerchief.
21 April 2026
My son started here when he turned one and I cannot fault the care attention all the staff have given him to settle in. He was very unsettled with the transition to nursery and every single staff member has ensured he has happy and content.
The facilities and opportunities he has had since he
started have been amazing and he absolutely loves coming here.
21 April 2026
I love this place, my daughter is happy and all the staff are lovely and I feel confident my daughter is having the best care and she loves it! Would highly recommend if anyone is thinking of sending their child here.
07 April 2026
I have my two girls in the nursery, both have been through from babies and the eldest about to move to preschool. Staff are so lovely and really care about my girls. I love hearing at the dinner table what they have done. As well as how excited they are to tell me and show me things they have
made/drawn.
07 April 2026
After changing local nurseries, we couldn't have hoped for a smoother transition. The move has been fantastic for my son. The staff are wonderful, and the communication and feedback have been excellent throughout. He settled in quickly, feels completely comfortable in the environment, and now
genuinely looks forward to going.
07 April 2026
Following the move of our daughter to Handkerchief we can only say positive things about the staff and the facilities
We were nervous as all parents can be with the move but the staff really couldn't have been better, they put our mind at ease and our daughter is thriving in the amazing
environment they provide
We really can't recommend the nursery highly enough to do them justice and we're forever grateful to the team there.
18 December 2025
My son is so well looked after here - he's happy, healthy and thriving. He runs in at drop-off without even looking back, which says it all. We're really happy with the care and the team. The only thing that would make it even better is a few more pictures during the day, because I love to see what
he's up to. Overall, we couldn't recommend it more.
01 December 2025
Can't fault Handkerchief Day Nursery! My daughter was there from babies right through to pre school she is now turning 11 and it was the best then so there was no doubt in my mind when I had my son 8.5 years on that he would go there too. I think it says something when some of the staff are still
there all these years on! They are all so friendly and loving, they go out there way to give me a full handover when I pick up. My son absolutely loves it! He has developed so early with his speech and funny character!! His favourite day being Tuesday when and entertainer goes and now he is starting Forest School which is just the best for his learning and development and getting all that fresh air!
Every time he moves up a room I feel nervous but they do the transitions so well and my son has never been upset or worried, just excited and the bond he builds with the team in each room is so wonderful to see!!
All in all a positive experience that has lasted years!! Thank you everyone xx
25 November 2025
Daughter is in the tweenies room and absolutely loves it! The staff take wonderful care of her, offering fun, engaging activities, lots of support & encouragement for developmental growth, and tasty, nutritional meals.
The center is well-organized, clean, and welcoming and the outdoor play
space is wonderful!
Management is very pleasant and communicative.
We have zero complaints - it's a fantastic daycare center!
25 November 2025
Handkerchief Nursery have been truly amazing since our son started in May.
We were incredibly impressed with the process of settling our son in, offering as many settling in sessions needed for him to feel comfortable.
Due to a medical condition and ongoing tests, we have a personal treatment plan
which the team have remained diligent with the whole way through.
There is absolutely no doubt that everyone genuinely cares.
The nursery is our sons favourite place, he loves socialising with the other children as well as adults, painting, outside play, food, and is also given the time and space to play independently.
The team are always warm and welcoming and are so informative with updates throughout the day, both on the app and in person on pick up.
Parents evening offered is in depth, with personal feedback and time to discuss any questions or concerns.
The team have always respected our schedule around feeding and naps etc, and have always been reactive and supportive with any change.
21 June 2019
Great family feel nursery - my daughter loves it. All staff are so kind and caring. The food is excellent and varied and the room and outdoor space is great.
19 June 2019
The nursery staff provide excellent care and support to both the children and the parents. They are never too busy to update parents or answer questions.
Your outdoor space is amazing and imaginative with something for all tastes and interests. Forest School is a big hit in our family and it is
evident that the staff put a lot of thought into everything.
Well done to those staff who work within the preschool and baby room.
07 June 2019
The nursery's support has been outstanding and my daughter has love every minute! So thank you.
She's ready now for school and that's thanks to your help.
05 June 2019
From the minute we visited Handkerchief we knew this was the nursery for our boy.
Overall appearance, features, rooms, areas, facilities and especially the staff really stood out and still do on a daily basis.
We love the ethos of Handkerchief and the efforts everybody goes to maintain it, great
variety of fresh fruit and cooked food on a daily basis, utilising natural, rustic and effective equipment to stimulate all of the children and modern technology to record, report and keep the parents updated regularly.
Every member of Handkerchief really is a credit to it in every role they play. Top marks!
05 June 2019
We fell in love with the nursery from the first visit to look around and it hasn’t disappointed. We love everything about the place and the philosophy and vision trickles through to every detail. The staff are wonderful, the delivery is consistent. I couldn’t ask for more!
05 June 2019
Handkerchief is a lovely nursery.
Both my daughters attend here. They both have special dietary and heath conditions. Handkerchief have always kept up to date with their health conditions, informing all staff who keep my daughters safe. They are able to cater and carefully plan around my children
to ensure they’re involved in all activities. My eldest loves forest school. She enjoys looking after the animals, climbing the trees and exploring the workshop area. My youngest daughter started in the Spring and settled well with the staff members. Despite her separation anxiety, the staff are able to help keep her calm at drop off times.
The staff are all well trained and treat each child with the love, care and attention they all need.
They give me great confidence knowing my children are safe and happy.
Latest Reviews for Handkerchief Day Nursery
24 April 2026
My son has been at Handkerchief since September 2025 amd he's loving every minute of every day that he attends. The staff always keep me up to date on his well being and he's always happy to run to them at drop off, even after a week off sick, he runs in to warm welcome arms and tell the staff he
missed them. My child is well looked after, happy and safe at Handkerchief.
21 April 2026
Our daughter joined Handkerchief in September 2025, she is currently in the Baby room and settled so quickly. The staff in the whole nursery are so welcoming and caring. The developments our daughter has achieved already is amazing and it's thanks to the wonderful team caring for her. Knowing our
daughter will be spending the first 4 years of her life here getting the best possible start in her education makes us very happy. We recommend Handkerchief to anyone looking for a nursery where their child can shine!
21 April 2026
Our daughter adores attending this nursery. The staff are so warm and welcoming to her and she's made real bonds with both staff and other children. She's moved up from the baby room, to the Tweenies room and is currently in Toddlers 1. All rooms have been great with her. They have lovely
facilities, amazing outdoor spaces and lots of creative play. She also loves the Jo Jingles class that comes every other Tuesday.
Would recommend!
21 April 2026
My child really enjoys going to Handkerchief nursery. They love the outdoor playing spaces and forest school activities in particular. The staff are all friendly and there are some really lovely, caring people working there. The food menu is varied, healthy and interesting. The children learn about
a range of topics and get to do lots of drawing. We can really see progression in being able to draw shapes and hold a pen correctly. Most days she loves it so much she doesn't want to come home.
21 April 2026
My son has spent time in each room from Babies, Tweenies and now Toddlers and our experience has been so positive. The staff show genuine care and interest in his welfare and interests. When he's struggled settling in they have even borrowed a toy from another room because they know that he likes
it. It's so reassuring as a parent to know that your child is thriving and settled away from home. Nursery is amazing for little ones and I'd have no hesitation in recommending Handkerchief.
21 April 2026
My son started here when he turned one and I cannot fault the care attention all the staff have given him to settle in. He was very unsettled with the transition to nursery and every single staff member has ensured he has happy and content.
The facilities and opportunities he has had since he
started have been amazing and he absolutely loves coming here.
21 April 2026
I love this place, my daughter is happy and all the staff are lovely and I feel confident my daughter is having the best care and she loves it! Would highly recommend if anyone is thinking of sending their child here.
07 April 2026
I have my two girls in the nursery, both have been through from babies and the eldest about to move to preschool. Staff are so lovely and really care about my girls. I love hearing at the dinner table what they have done. As well as how excited they are to tell me and show me things they have
made/drawn.
07 April 2026
After changing local nurseries, we couldn't have hoped for a smoother transition. The move has been fantastic for my son. The staff are wonderful, and the communication and feedback have been excellent throughout. He settled in quickly, feels completely comfortable in the environment, and now
genuinely looks forward to going.
07 April 2026
Following the move of our daughter to Handkerchief we can only say positive things about the staff and the facilities
We were nervous as all parents can be with the move but the staff really couldn't have been better, they put our mind at ease and our daughter is thriving in the amazing
environment they provide
We really can't recommend the nursery highly enough to do them justice and we're forever grateful to the team there.
18 December 2025
My son is so well looked after here - he's happy, healthy and thriving. He runs in at drop-off without even looking back, which says it all. We're really happy with the care and the team. The only thing that would make it even better is a few more pictures during the day, because I love to see what
he's up to. Overall, we couldn't recommend it more.
01 December 2025
Can't fault Handkerchief Day Nursery! My daughter was there from babies right through to pre school she is now turning 11 and it was the best then so there was no doubt in my mind when I had my son 8.5 years on that he would go there too. I think it says something when some of the staff are still
there all these years on! They are all so friendly and loving, they go out there way to give me a full handover when I pick up. My son absolutely loves it! He has developed so early with his speech and funny character!! His favourite day being Tuesday when and entertainer goes and now he is starting Forest School which is just the best for his learning and development and getting all that fresh air!
Every time he moves up a room I feel nervous but they do the transitions so well and my son has never been upset or worried, just excited and the bond he builds with the team in each room is so wonderful to see!!
All in all a positive experience that has lasted years!! Thank you everyone xx
25 November 2025
Daughter is in the tweenies room and absolutely loves it! The staff take wonderful care of her, offering fun, engaging activities, lots of support & encouragement for developmental growth, and tasty, nutritional meals.
The center is well-organized, clean, and welcoming and the outdoor play
space is wonderful!
Management is very pleasant and communicative.
We have zero complaints - it's a fantastic daycare center!
25 November 2025
Handkerchief Nursery have been truly amazing since our son started in May.
We were incredibly impressed with the process of settling our son in, offering as many settling in sessions needed for him to feel comfortable.
Due to a medical condition and ongoing tests, we have a personal treatment plan
which the team have remained diligent with the whole way through.
There is absolutely no doubt that everyone genuinely cares.
The nursery is our sons favourite place, he loves socialising with the other children as well as adults, painting, outside play, food, and is also given the time and space to play independently.
The team are always warm and welcoming and are so informative with updates throughout the day, both on the app and in person on pick up.
Parents evening offered is in depth, with personal feedback and time to discuss any questions or concerns.
The team have always respected our schedule around feeding and naps etc, and have always been reactive and supportive with any change.
21 June 2019
Great family feel nursery - my daughter loves it. All staff are so kind and caring. The food is excellent and varied and the room and outdoor space is great.
19 June 2019
The nursery staff provide excellent care and support to both the children and the parents. They are never too busy to update parents or answer questions.
Your outdoor space is amazing and imaginative with something for all tastes and interests. Forest School is a big hit in our family and it is
evident that the staff put a lot of thought into everything.
Well done to those staff who work within the preschool and baby room.
07 June 2019
The nursery's support has been outstanding and my daughter has love every minute! So thank you.
She's ready now for school and that's thanks to your help.
05 June 2019
From the minute we visited Handkerchief we knew this was the nursery for our boy.
Overall appearance, features, rooms, areas, facilities and especially the staff really stood out and still do on a daily basis.
We love the ethos of Handkerchief and the efforts everybody goes to maintain it, great
variety of fresh fruit and cooked food on a daily basis, utilising natural, rustic and effective equipment to stimulate all of the children and modern technology to record, report and keep the parents updated regularly.
Every member of Handkerchief really is a credit to it in every role they play. Top marks!
05 June 2019
We fell in love with the nursery from the first visit to look around and it hasn’t disappointed. We love everything about the place and the philosophy and vision trickles through to every detail. The staff are wonderful, the delivery is consistent. I couldn’t ask for more!
05 June 2019
Handkerchief is a lovely nursery.
Both my daughters attend here. They both have special dietary and heath conditions. Handkerchief have always kept up to date with their health conditions, informing all staff who keep my daughters safe. They are able to cater and carefully plan around my children
to ensure they’re involved in all activities. My eldest loves forest school. She enjoys looking after the animals, climbing the trees and exploring the workshop area. My youngest daughter started in the Spring and settled well with the staff members. Despite her separation anxiety, the staff are able to help keep her calm at drop off times.
The staff are all well trained and treat each child with the love, care and attention they all need.
They give me great confidence knowing my children are safe and happy.